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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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